{
  "id": 11663182,
  "title": "How to watch Roosters vs. Knights in the 2026 NRL Grand Final online for free",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/how-to-watch-roosters-vs-knights-in-the-2026-nrl-grand-final-online",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/nrl-grand-final-2026-live-stream-for-free"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 NRL Grand Final pits the Sydney Roosters against the Canterbury-Bankstown Knights at Stadium Australia. This prestigious event, a highlight of the National Rugby League's season, will determine the league champion. Scheduled for October 4, the game begins at 4:30 a.m. ET. To watch the match for free, viewers can stream it via 9Now. However, 9Now is restricted to Australia, necessitating the use of a VPN to access it from abroad. ExpressVPN is recommended for this purpose, as it offers servers in Australia, a user-friendly interface across multiple devices, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Although VPN services are not free, ExpressVPN is currently offering a two-year subscription at a significant discount, making it a cost-effective option for those who want to watch the Grand Final.",
  "summary": "How to watch NRL for free. Live stream Roosters vs. Knights in the 2026 NRL Grand Final for free from anywhere in the world.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}